Pertussis can be dangerous for babies, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems. Vaccination rates in ...

As we head deeper into fall and toward the holiday season, your little one may start to exhibit symptoms like a runny nose, ...

APH said through September, Austin-Travis County has seen 115 cases of whopping cough – also called pertussis – overall, ...

Parenting Tips: Let us know from the experts what can be done to cure a child's cough quickly and what mistakes should be avoided during this time. Parenting Tips: It's very common for children to ...

Austin Public Health has confirmed five cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough, at Lamar Middle School this year.

Parents facing their child’s persistent cough often feel helpless, especially when over-the-counter medications are not recommended for children under 6 years old. Pediatric healthcare professionals ...

I was recently asked by a concerned parent, “When is a kid’s cough something you should worry about?” In most instances, this should be discussed directly with one’s own pediatrician. There are, ...

The Wyandotte County Public Health Department said it has seen an increase in cases of whooping cough (pertussis).

Cough syrups are no longer prescribed automatically — and for good reason. Between safety concerns, limited effectiveness, ...